OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Further evidence that far‐UVC for disinfection is unlikely to cause erythema or pre‐mutagenic DNA lesions in skin	47
Daily photoprotection to prevent photoaging	39
The expression of opsins in the human skin and its implications for photobiomodulation: A Systematic Review	38
Effects of visible light on mechanisms of skin photoaging	34
UV‐C light: A powerful technique for inactivating microorganisms and the related side effects to the skin	30
Role of ingestible carotenoids in skin protection: A review of clinical evidence	25
Pellagra a review exploring causes and mechanisms, including isoniazid‐induced pellagra	24
Blue light induces DNA damage in normal human skin keratinocytes	20
Research progress of keratinocyte‐programmed cell death in UV‐induced Skin photodamage	19
Systemic drug photosensitivity—Culprits, impact and investigation in 122 patients	18
Comparative analysis of the light parameters of red and near‐infrared diode lasers to induce photobiomodulation on fibroblasts and keratinocytes: An in vitro study	17
DNA repair enzymes in sunscreens and their impact on photoageing—A systematic review	16
Prognostic biomarkers of cutaneous melanoma	16
The review of the light parameters and mechanisms of Photobiomodulation on melanoma cells	16
Melasma: The need for tailored photoprotection to improve clinical outcomes	15
Dupilumab for the treatment of chronic actinic dermatitis	14
Excimer laser/light treatment of alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta‐analyses	14
UVB phototherapy in the treatment of vitiligo: State of the art and clinical perspectives	13
A clinical study of carbon dioxide lattice laser–assisted or microneedle‐assisted 5‐aminolevulinic acid–based photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hypertrophic acne scars	13
The mechanism of 5‐aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy in promoting endoplasmic reticulum stress in the treatment of HR‐HPV‐infected HeLa cells	12
Photobiomodulation for the management of hair loss	12
Particulate matter‐induced atmospheric skin aging is aggravated by UVA and inhibited by a topical l‐ascorbic acid compound	11
Exosomes from hypoxia‐pretreated adipose‐derived stem cells attenuate ultraviolet light‐induced skin injury via delivery of circ‐Ash1l	11
The effect of Q‐switched 1064‐nm Nd: YAG laser on skin barrier and collagen synthesis via miR‐663a to regulate TGFβ1/smad3/p38MAPK pathway	10
A retrospective review of phototherapy in children, at a tertiary paediatric dermatology unit	10

The impact of occlusive vs non‐occlusive application of 5‐aminolevulinic acid (BF‐200 ALA) on the efficacy and tolerability of photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis on the scalp and face: A prosp	9
Efficacy of narrow band UVB with or without OMP in stabilization of vitiligo activity in skin photo‐types (III–V): A double‐blind, randomized, placebo‐controlled, prospective, multicenter study	9
Photoprotection by clothing: A review	9
Photodynamic therapy of mycosis fungoides: A systematic review of case studies	9
In vivo confocal Raman spectroscopic imaging of the human skin extracellular matrix degradation due to accumulated intrinsic and extrinsic aging	9
Calcineurin inhibitor (CNI)‐associated skin cancers: New insights on exploring mechanisms by which CNIs downregulate DNA repair machinery	9
SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic and Vitamin D deficiency—A double trouble	8
Laboratory testing of sunscreens on the US market finds lower in vitro SPF values than on labels and even less UVA protection	8
Comparative efficacy between localized 308‐nm excimer light and targeted 311‐nm narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy in vitiligo: A randomized, single‐blind comparison study	8
Photopatch test results of the North American contact dermatitis group, 1999‐2009	8
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell‐derived exosome miR‐29b‐3p alleviates UV irradiation‐induced photoaging in skin fibroblast	8
Age‐based gaps between awareness of photoaging and photoprotective practices among African American adults	8
Chronic actinic dermatitis in an old adult significantly improved by dupilumab	8
Severe chronic actinic dermatitis treated successfully with Thalidomide	8
Comparison of red light and blue light therapies for mild‐to‐moderate acne vulgaris: A randomized controlled clinical study	7
Evaluation of low‐dose tofacitinib combining narrowband UVB therapy for treating vitiligo patients who had failed previous therapy: A pilot study	7
Stratum corneum biomarkers after in vivo repeated exposure to sub‐erythemal dosages of ultraviolet radiation in unprotected and sunscreen (SPF 50+) protected skin	7
Methylene blue‐mediated photodynamic therapy may be superior to 5% amorolfine nail lacquer for non‐dermatophyte onychomycosis	7
Up‐regulation of hsa‐miR‐221‐3p induced by UVB affects proliferation and apoptosis of keratinocytes via Bcl‐xL/Bax pathway	7
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using chloro‐aluminum phthalocyanine for treating advanced stage‐III periodontitis in smoking patients	7
Synergistic effect of platelet‐rich plasma in combination with fractional carbon dioxide laser versus its combination with pulsed dye laser in striae distensae: A comparative study	7
Epidermal barrier changes in patients with psoriasis: The role of phototherapy	7
Global data of unprotected skin minimal erythema dose relationship to Individual Typology Angle	6
Safe, mild ultraviolet‐B exposure: An essential human requirement for vitamin D and other vital bodily parameter adequacy: A review	6
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for recurrent herpes labialis in chronic graft‐versus‐host disease: A case report	6
Comparative study of imiquimod 3.75% vs. photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis of the scalp	6
Phototherapy for atopic dermatitis: Systematic review and network meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Physical properties and biological effects of ceramic materials emitting infrared radiation for pain, muscular activity, and musculoskeletal conditions	6
Efficacy of combination therapy of narrowband‐ultraviolet B phototherapy or excimer laser with topical tacrolimus for vitiligo: An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis	6
Clinical and pathological findings of chronic actinic dermatitis	6
Acquired erythropoietic uroporphyria secondary to myeloid malignancy: A case report and literature review	5
Effects of probiotics supplementation on skin photoaging and skin barrier function: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Chronic actinic dermatitis successfully treated with methotrexate and dupilumab	5
Evaluation of antimicrobial photodynamic activities of 5‐aminolevulinic acid derivatives	5
A retrospective, descriptive study of patients with Mycosis fungoides treated by phototherapy (oral PUVA, NB‐UVB) with a twice‐weekly regimen at the Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand, with a	5
Oxidative stress and the cholinergic system in non‐segmental vitiligo: Effect of narrow band ultraviolet b	5
Chinese women with melasma exhibit a low minimal erythema dose to both UVA and UVB	5
Utilization of light‐emitting diodes for skin therapy: Systematic review and meta‐analysis	5
Shift in place of tanning bed use from tanning salons to spa, fitness, and beauty facilities: A trend perspective	5
Chronic actinic dermatitis: A 5‐year clinical analysis of 488 patients in China	5
Tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis treated with methyl‐aminolevulinate daylight photodynamic therapy and ketoconazole shampooing	5
Is the quality of skin cancer screening in Germany related to the specialization of the physician who performs it?: Results of a nationwide survey among participants of skin cancer screening	5
Ultraviolet C‐induced skin reaction from ultraviolet germicidal irradiation of N95 respirators during the COVID‐19 pandemic	5
Italian expert‐based recommendations on the use of photo(chemo)therapy in the management of mycosis fungoides: Results of an e‐Delphi consensus	4
Predictive factors of sun protection behaviour among global airline pilots	4
Presence of intralesional melanocytes as a histopathological feature of actinic keratosis based on in vivo harmonic generation microscopy in Asians	4
Standard photopatch test battery? Proposal based on current epidemiology and experience in our Skin Allergy Unit	4
Effect of photobiomodulation after non‐surgical mechanical debridement on cortisol levels in the peri‐implant sulcular fluid among patients with peri‐implant mucositis	4
Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy using indocyanine green in experimentally induced intraoral ulcers in rats	4
Outdoor sunscreen testing with high‐intensity solar exposure in a Chinese and Caucasian population	4

Polymorphic light eruption sine eruptione: A variant of polymorphous light eruption	4
Protective effect of γ‐glutamylcysteine against UVB radiation in NIH‐3T3 cells	4
Effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to mechanical instrumentation in reducing counts of Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans from C‐shaped root canals	4
Photopatch testing in a tropical country, Thailand: 20 years' experience	4
Treatment of atrophic acne scars: Topical or intralesional plasma gel?	4
Podophyllotoxin‐combined 5‐aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy significantly promotes HR‐HPV‐infected cell death	4
Laser‐assisted photodynamic therapy vs. conventional photodynamic therapy in non‐melanoma skin cancers: Systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Chloro‐aluminum phthalocyanine‐mediated photodynamic therapy in the treatment of stage‐II chronic periodontitis among smokers	4
Ultraviolet B irradiation up‐regulates MM1 and induces photoageing of the epidermis	4
A case of acne fulminans successfully treated with photodynamic therapy	4
Good things come to those who wait: Successful response of solar urticaria to omalizumab after 1 year of treatment	3
Amlodipine‐induced photodistributed telangiectasia and acquired dermal melanocytosis: A pediatric case report	3
Efficacy of ultraviolet A1 phototherapy for inflammatory, sclerotic and neoplastic dermatological diseases: A 10‐year tertiary referral center experience	3
Effectiveness of narrowband UVB phototherapy and psoralen plus UVA photochemotherapy in the treatment of generalized lichen planus: Results from a large retrospective analysis and an update of the	3
Benzodiazepine‐induced photosensitivity reactions: A compilation of cases from literature review with Naranjo causality assessment	3
Investigation of calcium silicate as a natural clay‐based sunblock: Formulation and characterization	3
Skin cancer and sun protective behaviours in water‐based sports: A scoping review	3
Dermoscopy of poikilodermatous mycosis fungoides: A case escaping diagnosis for three decades	3
What type of face mask should we choose in coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic considering photoprotective effectiveness?	3
Ultraviolet exposure of competitors during a Tokyo Olympic Sailing Regatta Test Event	3
Systematic review of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa	3
Clinical and laboratory characterization of patients with localized scleroderma and response to UVA‐1 phototherapy: In vivo and in vitro skin models	3
Characteristics and common ultraviolet filter usage of sunscreens purchased online: Cross‐cultural analysis across 5 continents	3
Isolated solar angioedema: A systematic review of the literature	3
A novel treatment for Riehl's melanosis targeting both dermal melanin and vessels	3
KDM1A inhibition increases UVA toxicity and enhances photodynamic therapy efficacy	3
Periungual and subungual warts successfully treated with combination of electric shaving, curettage, and photodynamic therapy	3
An analysis of sunscreen‐related hashtags on Instagram	3
Light‐ and laser‐based treatments for granuloma annulare: A systematic review	3
Incidence of skin malignancies in patients with vitiligo or psoriasis who received narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy (308 nm/311 nm): A retrospective review of 3730 patients	3
Rickets in association with skin diseases and conditions: A review with emphasis on screening and prevention	3
Pulse rate and blood pressure changes during low‐irradiance PDT compared with conventional PDT in the treatment of facial actinic keratoses: A retrospective study	3
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the leg in a young girl successfully treated with sulfasalazine and 308 nm monochromatic excimer light	3
Ultrasound‐guided photodynamic therapy with intralesional methylene blue and a 635 nm light‐emitting diode lamp in hidradenitis suppurativa: A retrospective study of 41 patients	3
Development of evidence‐based consensus on critical issues in the management of patients with vitiligo: A modified Delphi study	3
Pseudoporphyria—a diagnostic challenge: A case series and a proposed diagnostic algorithm	3